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After decades, Kupwara road project begins under PMGSY
Work on the Kawari-Awoora road in Kupwara district has finally begun after decades, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV). The 1.6 km stretch is sanctioned at an estimated cost of…
The Story in Brief
Work on the Kawari-Awoora road in Kupwara district has finally begun after decades, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV). The 1.6 km stretch is sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 329.63 lakh and will link Kawari with Awoora. MLA Kupwara Mir Mohammad Fayaz said he took up the long-pending demand as a challenge. The road has a carriageway width of 3.75 metres and is scheduled for completion in 548 days. Bhat Infrastructure is executing the work. Residents welcomed the start, saying it will ease travel and improve access to healthcare, education and markets.
The Indian Opinion
Stories of long-delayed rural roads are common in J&K, but this one stands out: the Kawari-Awoora road languished for decades despite being a basic need for locals. While MLA Fayaz’s claim of taking it as a challenge sounds like political theatre, the project is now sanctioned for Rs 329.63 lakh with a fixed timeline of 548 days. The real test is whether the road actually opens within that period, or if standard delays, land disputes, weather, contractor lethargy, push it further. A simple milestone to watch: completion by February 2026.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
